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LC61 VCD

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,723 mi
Last recorded119,723 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 VCD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 119,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 117,060 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, pads OK (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, pads OK (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 113,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface, both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 108,502 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 107,116 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 101,639 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 97,242 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 97,240 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 90,054 miles

Brake wear indicator lamp illuminated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Sep 2019 90,054 miles

Brake wear indicator lamp illuminated

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2018 74,793 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust mounting cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2017 58,028 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 44,266 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 38,488 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 27,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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LC61 VCD is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 69,809 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC61 VCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LC61 VCD registered?

LC61 VCD is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 8 December 2011.

Is LC61 VCD safe to buy?

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